Trimukha Ganapati, Sinha Ganapati & Yoga Ganapati

Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshiped deities by Hindus and they believe that he has taken 32 forms to save the devotees from the different issues that may arise in every stages of life. You can find Ganesha in almost all Hindu temples around the world and he is bestowing his devotees with blessings.

With the last couple of days remaining till we finally see off our Ganesha, let us understand the 28th, 29th and the 30th form Lord Ganesha. These forms are the Trimukha Ganapati, the Sinha Ganapati and the Yoga Ganapati.

Trimukha Ganapati

‘Trimukha’ means three-faced. Trimukha Ganapati is the tree-faced form of the Lord, red in colour, seen sitting on the golden lotus. He has 6 arms and is found holding prayer beads, clasp a goad, noose and a pot of nectar. His right hand is in Abhaya mudra and left hand is in Varada mudra. He represents the Dhanishta Nakshatra.

Let me be protected by three faced Ganesa with elephant face shining like the flame of the forest, Who holds on his right hand, a very sharp shining hook , a rosary and the signing of blessing, Who holds in a right hand a full pot of nectar and sign of protection, And who sits on a golden throne with lotus inlaid wearing a shining ear ring.

Sinha Ganapati

The 29th form of Ganesha is the Sinha Ganapati or the Simha Ganapati. He is associated with the Shatabhisha Nakshatra. He is white in color, rides a lion and displays another lion in one hand. He has 8 hands. He holds a kalpavriksha sprig, the Veena, a lotus blossom, flower bouquet and a pot of jewels in his hands.This form symbolizes great courage and strength.

Let me protected from all dangers, by the Ganapathi who shines like gems, Who holds on his right hand veena, wish giving creeper and protection to even enemies, Who holds on his left hand a pot of gems , a bouquet of flowers and sign of protection, Who shines like a white conch and a moon and is lion faced along with elephant trunk.

Yoga Ganapati

Yoga Ganapati is the 30th form of Lord Ganesha. He is seen sitting in a meditative posture absorbed in ‘Mantra Japa’. He holds a yoga staff, sugar cane stalk, a noose and prayer beads in his hands. His color is like the morning sun. Blue garments adorn His form. He is the ruler of the Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra.